Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party

This is one party you can probably skip.

"It may only be in its preliminary stages, but DDR Hottest Party is already catching our interest quite nicely. Konami's demo was basic, but appreciated, showing off simple motion control, IR cursor usage for the interface screens, and a crisp, clean visual look on Wii. The team seems to have some solid ideas for game modes and gameplay elements, and from here it'll just be a matter of focusing on a few key areas for the game, adding in a solid mix of songs, and watching the Wii version of DDR fly off the shelves, which - looking at the support the system has, as well as the love for DDR Mario Mix - it will when it hits."

So at the price of $70 (plus an additional $20 or so for another mat), is DDR worth the pricey plunge on Wii? If you're dying to keep up your dancing experience, or want a fun exercise game with tons of co-op potential, by all means check it out. The addition of helpful tutorials, party-based mini-games and items, and a more casual-centered track listing makes it a perfect package for newcomers. If, however, you were looking for a true DDR experience, you won't find it just yet on Wii, as Hottest Party lacks the modes, online, and polish of its console counterparts. Motion was a nice first step, but we can' t help but feeling that Hottest Party was dumbed down a bit too much.

"I'm a big fan of DDR, and I've been waiting for years for a decent version to come out on a Nintendo console. While Hottest Party is definitely the best yet, it still doesn't do the series justice."